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About the programme

We will introduce you to the practical elements of trading a variety of financial instruments within the contemporary market environment by Amplify Trading. And by attending real-life trading simulation sessions in the City with investment experts, you'll develop the practical skill set that many financial institutions actively seek.

You will learn how to evaluate the impact of changing regulatory and operating conditions and gain an understanding of the local and global tensions in banking and financial services.

Ethics and professional standards form a key component of the programme and will be taught at every stage.

Key facts

Learn in a business-like environment and gain experience of the financial services industry

Study in the heart of the City of London

Membership of the London Institute of Banking & Finance while studying

Access to networking opportunities and events

100% of our students are either in full-time employment or in further study within six months of graduating

We were voted joint first in London for overall student satisfaction, our banking and finance degrees help you to focus on your future

Applications must be made via UCAS

"The lecturers are really helpful with setting up meetings. They have lots of connections because they work in this industry!"

Capstone Project (Elective - 20 credits)

An independent, research-based project – including work-based learning and knowledge acquired in the degree – where you will collect, analyse and present information and data. Research framework sessions cover:

Entry requirements

We normally make offers of AAB/ABB at A Level. (This excludes General Studies, Critical Thinking, Extended Projects and Citizenship Studies).

All applicants are usually required to hold a minimum of GCSE Maths Grade B or Grade 6 + GCSE English Grade C or Grade 4. Ideal applicants will have studied one of the following A Levels: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or Physics.

We accept the BTEC Extended Diploma at D*DD and the Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma along with other qualifications. We also accept the International Baccalaureate (30-32 points) and holders of the AAT/ACCA diplomas are encouraged to apply. Offers may vary.

Our faculty

Our team of lecturers have a combined experience of both academic and practitioner experience. Many of our lecturers have worked in the financial services industry and keep up to date with industry regulations and news. This means they can show you how theory relates to practice. Our experts will give you:

guidance on risk management protocols, the psychology of trading and its effect on the management of risk

Frequently Asked Questions

Our students automatically receive affiliate membership to Student Central, which covers all the universities in London.

This will give you the opportunity to meet other students in London and give you access to over 40 clubs and student societies. You will also be able to take advantage of the discounted gym and get involved with Student Central’s weekly social events and activities.

Our students automatically receive affiliate membership to Student Central, which covers all the universities in London.

This will give you the opportunity to meet other students in London and give you access to over 40 clubs and student societies. You will also be able to take advantage of the discounted gym and get involved with Student Central’s weekly social events and activities.

We will help you with everything – from putting your CV together and writing a cover letter writing, to help finding an internship or graduate position. We also host a series of online and campus events.

We will help you with everything – from putting your CV together and writing a cover letter writing, to help finding an internship or graduate position. We also host a series of online and campus events.

We fund and support our Student Societies to organise social events, trips and the End of Year Student Party. And we work with student representatives to make sure you have the best possible time while you’re studying with us.

What’s more, London is one of the world’s most historic and vibrant cities, and an excellent place to live as a student. From our Lovat Lane campus you can easily reach:

the West End – well known for its shops and theatres

the Southbank, a cultural centre and home to Shakespeare’s Globe, the National Theatre, British Film Institute and the Tate Modern

Brick Lane – famous for its markets, bagels and curry houses

the Olympic Park – site of the 2012 Olympics, and great for walking, shopping and eating out.

And there’s so much more!

We fund and support our Student Societies to organise social events, trips and the End of Year Student Party. And we work with student representatives to make sure you have the best possible time while you’re studying with us.

What’s more, London is one of the world’s most historic and vibrant cities, and an excellent place to live as a student. From our Lovat Lane campus you can easily reach:

the West End – well known for its shops and theatres

the Southbank, a cultural centre and home to Shakespeare’s Globe, the National Theatre, British Film Institute and the Tate Modern

Brick Lane – famous for its markets, bagels and curry houses

the Olympic Park – site of the 2012 Olympics, and great for walking, shopping and eating out.

And there’s so much more!

Looking for further information?

If you have any questions about our banking and finance programme or applying to us, please contact the Full-time Programme Team on +44 (0)20 7337 6293/4 or email ftp@libf.ac.uk